Court Clerk-Lawyer or Court Clerk-Lawyer 60% [Class 22]

15 September 2026
60%
Permanent position
Place du Bourg-de-Four 1?, 1204 Genève

About the job

Your mission

The Civil Court of Justice is the highest cantonal authority in civil matters. At the heart of a superior jurisdiction and within a team of experienced lawyers, you assist the judges in all legal tasks within their competence and contribute significantly to the application of civil law and the development of cantonal case law. As a court clerk-lawyer, you assist the judges of the Civil Court of Justice. You provide your legal expertise to the judges in handling the most complex cases and take part in the legal reflections that shape Geneva's case law.

Your responsibilities include the following:

• Independently drafting complete draft rulings in various areas of civil law

• Taking part in deliberations

• Conducting in-depth legal research

• Occasionally preparing legal opinions

Your profile

Holder of a Swiss law degree or master's and a lawyer's certificate, you have three years of professional experience in the judicial field.

Legal and linguistic skills

Your excellent knowledge of the law is accompanied by perfect mastery of French and remarkable writing skills. You have a good understanding of German, especially legal German. Your developed analytical and synthetic mind allows you to approach cases with independent thought and real decision-making ability.

Personal qualities

Your intellectual rigour and integrity are recognised. You are open to criticism and able to manage a heavy workload while coping with stress. You fully adhere to the values of public service and justice.

Technical skills

You are proficient with office tools (Windows environment: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and typing.

Your benefits

Joining our jurisdiction means participating in an essential mission within a dynamic team that encourages exchange and professional development, while working in an intellectually enriching environment with attractive working conditions: flexible hours conducive to work-life balance, possibility of teleworking, and quality social benefits.

Notes

The activity rate will be 70% during the first twelve months, then 60%.

A criminal record extract and a certificate from the debt enforcement and bankruptcy register will systematically be required at the end of the recruitment process.

As applications are processed electronically, please send your complete file (cover letter, CV, exam transcripts, copies of diplomas and employer certificates) using only the internet link at the bottom of this announcement.

Applications sent by other means will not be considered.

Workplace

Civil Court of Justice

Place du Bourg-de-Four 1

Salary : class 22

Activity rate : 60%

Contract type : Permanent contract

Application deadline : 30.09.2026

Start date : 01.11.2026

Categories:

Law / Taxation / Advice, Jurist / Lawyer / Notary